Inspired by professional make-up, L'Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Smoothing Resurfacing Primer masks wrinkles and uneven textures in the skin, making the complexion incredibly smooth with a velvety touch. Skin feels soft as if resurfaced.

The high elastomer content in the Smoothing Resurfacing Primer means that it has a beautifully smooth texture and is incredibly effective at disguising wrinkles and pores. The combination of soft, light powders gives a matte look and a silky finish.

Directions for use:

Apply the Smoothing Resurfacing Primer on shadowy areas such as under the eye, and on the least smooth areas: the forehead, the sides of the nostrils and around the mouth, to stop lipstick from running.

Apply in little dabs, always smoothing the primer from the inside to the outside of the face (so as to avoid any tide-marks on the edges of the face).

White is recommended for extra light skin. For those that recognize the best in beauty products, Papier Poudre is a tiny chic English import that offers a quick, no-fuss way to revive your look. Papier Poudre removes dust and shine from your face, leaving a light powder finish.

Papier Poudre was developed at the beginning of the 20th century when face powder was applied at the dressing table at the commencement of the day and would have to last all day whilst away from the home. The powder compact was not generally available and it was considered improper to wear make up in public, hence Papier Poudre convenient small sheets of powdered paper which could be easily carried in a handbag and used discreetly without the use of a mirror. The natural ingredients of Lehcaresor Papier Poudre have special absorbent qualities for cleansing the pores, lifting oil, dust and dirt from the skin, and soak up excess oils to keep ones face looking fresh and natural, removing shine, and leaving a trace of delicately scented powder providing an instant matt finish to make up.

For less than 2 euros, I've bought this pretty lipstick that, for some reason, smells like almond liquor. This is a classic, vintage, medium/dark pink, leaning a bit on the mauve side and it feels alright on the lips, perhaps a bit drying after a few hours without lip balm.

Rimmel Professional Eyebrow Pencil in Dark BrownFor 2.10 euros, this is a must-have that helps defining and sculpting the eyebrow. This shade of brown looks a bit taupe to me but at least it's not black, otherwise I would look like a clownish version of a mix between Frida Kahlo and Elizabeth Taylor.